Additional Questions_040ADV-25-R-0001.pdf

Questions for Solicitation No. 040ADV-25-R-0001

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1 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section L.2 Proposal Preparation Instructions

47 Para. 1 states, “The Offeror’s proposal must be submitted in as Adobe PDF portfolio format including all documents. A PDF portfolio is a special type of PDF file that acts as a container for multiple files of different formats.

When the email comes in, we will only see one portfolio file.”

Question: Should the Offeror consecutively number each page for all volumes or restart the numbering with each volume?

Answer: Either way is acceptable, as long as pages are numbered.

2 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section L.2 Proposal Preparation Instructions

47 The Proposal Instructions do not specify whether an 11x17 sheet counts as one page or two pages.

Question: Please clarify.

Answer: a 11x17 sheet counts as one page.

3 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section L.2 Proposal Preparation Instructions

47 The Proposal Instructions do not specify whether supplemental pages (e.g., cover pages, dividers, table of contents, glossaries, CPARS, etc.) are excluded from the page count.

Question: Please clarify.

Answer: Cover pages, dividers, table of contents, glossaries, and CPARS are excluded from the page count.

4 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section B: Supplies or Services and Price/Cost, Section L.1 Proposal Instructions, and Section L.2 Proposal Preparation Instructions

4, 46, & 47

Section L.1, para 1, 1. states, “Completion of Standard Form 1442, Blocks 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20a, 20b, and 20c and Section B pricing of this document before submitting.” Additionally, L.2 Proposal Preparation Instructions, para. 2, states” Proposal Format: (a) Offerors shall submit one complete, electronic version of their proposal. The required volumes are as follows: Volume 1: Signed SF 1442 & Company Information; Volume 2:

Technical Capability & Management Plan; Volume 3: Past Performance;

Volume 4: Key Personnel; and Volume 5: Cost/Price Proposal.”

Furthermore, L.2, Volume 5, para.2, states, “Offerors shall attach the Cost/Price proposal separately from non-cost factor(s) proposal.”

Section L.2, para. 1 states, “The Offeror’s proposal must be submitted in as Adobe PDF portfolio format including all documents. A PDF portfolio is a

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Question: If Attachment J.8 Price Matrix (.xls file) is to be submitted separately from the non-cost factor(s), but included within the PDF portfolio, Adobe will automatically convert the Excel file into a PDF when combining all the files for the portfolio. Does the Government want a separate Attachment J.8 Pricing Matrix (.xls file) along with the PDF portfolio to be sent via email at the time of submission?

Answer: The J.8 Price matrix can be left as a Microsoft Excel document (preferred method) and shall be sent at the same time of submission.

5 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section C:

Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement

Question: Is there any mold remediation certification in hand?

Answer: No, GPO does not have a mold remediation certificate for this space. There are no known previous mold issues in the affected space, therefore there was no mold remediation performed.

6 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section C:

Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement

Question: Is there any HAZMAT existing/remaining in this building that we need to be aware of?

Answer: There are existing Hazardous Materials in the building. However, none of those materials are in or near the affected space.

Question: Does the government have a remediation certificate, specifically for Lead or Asbestos?

Answer: No, GPO does not have remediation certificates for this space.

GPO has performed asbestos and lead surveys of this space as shared in the Scope of Work.

7 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section C:

Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement, Part III, 2.

8 The scope section III, number 2, part xii says: “the contractor shall equip the main production area of A-501 with concrete flooring.

Question: Please clarify the area.

Answer: “Layout by Floor Type” document provided.

8 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section C:

Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement

Question: Will the flooring carpet replace the whole area except offices?

Answer: “Layout by Floor Type” document provided.

10 040ADV-25-R-0001 Question: Please provide details for bridge (BR-51).

Answer: “Bridge 51 Dimensions” Document has been provided.

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11 Attachment J.2 Conceptual Drawings

1 Question: What is the material for the fence that is shown as raw material cage (Refer Concept Dwg)?

Answer: There are no material requirements for the fence. Raw material cage refers to the cage that will store raw materials for Smartcard production.

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Attachment J.2 Conceptual Drawings

Question: There are no details for Male & Female restrooms (152 A and 151). Please provide.

Answer: Bathrooms are not in the scope of work.

13 Attachment J.2 Conceptual Drawings

1 On the Concept Drawings, power requirements are shown by red dots.

Question: Please clarify. Are these floors installed? Are these to be core drilled?

Answer: The dots are there for annotation purposes only. GPO does not require core drilled or floor installed power conduits.

14 040ADV-25-R-0001 Section C:

Descriptions/Specifications/Work Statement, III, 5. Fire & Safety, vii

11 Section C.III.5.vii “Fire Safety,” states the following: “The contractor shall design and provide a dry fire suppression system for the facility.”

Question: Is there currently a dry pipe fire sprinkler system serving this area, or is the system a wet pipe fire sprinkler system?

Answer: The current system used in the space is a wet pipe sprinkler system.

Question: If the fire sprinkler system is currently wet pipe system, we would assume that reconfiguring the existing system is the intent of the work (and not converting to a dry pipe system). Please confirm the intent of the statement “design and provide a dry fire suppression system”?

Answer: GPO wants the current system to be replaced with a double interlocked pre-action system. The existing fire-suppression infrastructure is old and needs to be replaced rather than reconfigured.

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15 040ADV-25-R-0001 Question: What percentage bid bond is required? Is a standard SF24 acceptable? Will a digital copy of the bond suffice, or do we need to mail the original.

Answer: As previously provided, 20%. SF 24 is acceptable; a digital copy will suffice.

16 040ADV-25-R-0001 Question: Can another site visit be held?

Answer: We are unable to schedule another site visit prior to proposal due date.